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Scott Clifton: Economics and Civics for Christian Homeschoolers

Two short, self-study Christian courses: a 15-week free-market economics book and a civics book, with free answer keys.

Updated September 2026 · 3 sources

Grades	9th–12th
Viewpoint	Christian, Austrian-school free-market and limited-government
Approach	Reading assignments four days a week with a discussion day; optional live class
Who teaches	The program does the teaching
Parent prep	Low (free online answer key for weekly questions)
Screen time	Mostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessons	None: books only; live classes are separate
Cost	$20: Economics book on Amazon ($19.99, now titled Economics: A Christian Worldview); the Civics book is sold separately (source)
Placement	—

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What parents say

The one review we found calls it practical and easy to use, with students working mostly independently and a free online answer key for the weekly questions. It covers selected macro topics from a Christian free-market view, and the reviewer notes topics were chosen to support the author's viewpoint. There's no key for the final review questions.

Parents love

Easy to run: read four days, discuss on the fifth
Free online answer key for weekly questions
Covers the Fed, taxes and tariffs

Common complaints

Topics are selected to support one viewpoint
No key for final review questions
Only one independent review found

Who it fits

Best for

Government and the Constitution. Civics book covers government; economics covers government's role
Economics. A 15-week economics course
Christian worldview. Biblical, Christian approach
Free-market, limited-government. Free-market, limited-government view
Books and discussion. Daily reading of primary works and discussion
Yes, for the transcript. One-semester course
Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
Minimal: solo work. Students work mostly independently
Some: 20–30 min daily.

Less suited for

Nonpartisan, no stated viewpoint. Topics are chosen to support the author's view
Video lessons a big plus. Books only; live classes are separate

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

How does Clifton Economics & Civics teach civics and economics?

Clifton Economics & Civics is described as reading assignments four days a week with a discussion day; optional live class. Parent prep: low (free online answer key for weekly questions).

What grades does Clifton Economics & Civics cover?

Clifton Economics & Civics covers grades 9th–12th.

How much does Clifton Economics & Civics cost?

$20: Economics book on Amazon ($19.99, now titled Economics: A Christian Worldview); the Civics book is sold separately. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

What viewpoint does Clifton Economics & Civics teach from?

Christian, Austrian-school free-market and limited-government.

Does Clifton Economics & Civics count for a high school credit?

Yes. One-semester course

Is Clifton Economics & Civics online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The program does the teaching.

Does Clifton Economics & Civics have a placement test?

We haven't found a placement test for Clifton Economics & Civics. Most civics and economics programs are chosen by grade level or by the credit you need.

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